France: Older worker penalties will take effect from January 2010
The French Government reminded employers in September 2009 that, from January 2010, they will face a penalty of 1% of their paybill if they are not covered by a collective agreement on promoting the employment of older workers.
Legislation adopted in December 2008 called on employers and trade unions to conclude, by the end of 2009, sector- or company-level collective agreements on "active age management".